Dr Jason Fung

Thousands of books have been written about the latest and greatest diets that will help people lose weight and improve health. But a key element in any successful nutritional health program is a tried-and-true method that most people haven't thought about?yet it could be revolutionary for taking health to the next level. This ancient secret is fasting....

This book gathers together some of the finest minds working in the field of diabetes and diet. The result is a collection of chapters addressing the big issues. What is diabetes? What are the different types? What causes it? Who gets it? Why do diabetics die of heart disease? Why do athletes commonly get Type 2 diabetes?